99446 Ntrprof ph1/ntrnet/ehr 5-10
Also known as: interprofessional consult, eConsult, care coordination consult
Non-face-to-face interprofessional consultation including review of electronic health record for up to 10 minutes of physician or other qualified healthcare professional time.
In Plain Language
specialist advice about your care without a visit
Clinical Context
Used when a physician or qualified healthcare professional provides asynchronous consultation via EHR for interprofessional care coordination; common in complex chronic disease management.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.35 |
| Total RVU | 0.35 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
E&M codes require documentation of medical decision-making (MDM) complexity or total time spent on the encounter. For 2026, time-based coding includes all physician time on the date of the encounter.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.35, this code ranks in the 6th percentile among Evaluation & Management codes — 4.4x below the median (1.54). The highest wRVU in this category is 18.46.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 99446?
CPT 99446 (Ntrprof ph1/ntrnet/ehr 5-10) is a Evaluation & Management code. Non-face-to-face interprofessional consultation including review of electronic health record for up to 10 minutes of physician or other qualified healthcare professional time.
Who uses CPT code 99446?
CPT 99446 is used by All Specialties, Primary Care, Cardiology. Used when a physician or qualified healthcare professional provides asynchronous consultation via EHR for interprofessional care coordination; common in complex chronic disease management.
When is CPT 99446 used?
Used when a physician or qualified healthcare professional provides asynchronous consultation via EHR for interprofessional care coordination; common in complex chronic disease management.
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